Iran vessels intercept a US warship near Strait of Hormuz

Four of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vessels "harassed" a U.S. warship on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. defense official said, amid Washington's concerns about Iran's posture in the Gulf and in the Syrian…

Singapore streets welcome self-driving taxis

Self-driving cars and taxis are the buzz of the industry. Everyone seems to be doing it, trying grab headlines with every step forward or new trial phase.But the real deal always seemed to be still years in the future. Now, here in…

Germany ponders reintroducing conscription

Germany may reintroduce a form of national service for civilians to help the army deal with a future disaster.The role of civilians is part of a new civil defence strategy to be discussed by the government on Wednesday.Since the…

Russia calls ban on its Paralympic athletes “cynical”

Russia has reacted with fury after a court upheld a ban on its athletes competing in next month's Paralympics.Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called the ban, levelled over allegations of doping, a "cynical decision".On Tuesday…

HIV treatment undermined by tests shortage

A shortage of HIV testing could undermine global efforts to diagnose and treat people with the infection, warn experts from the World Health Organization.They looked at responses to annual surveys that the WHO had sent to 127…

Libya to expel 220 Nigerian nationals on Wednesday

Almost two months after the Libyan government, together with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerian embassy in Libya, deported 162 Nigerians for various immigration offenses, another 220 Nigerians will be…